Canastrin 1mg Tablet

Short Description

Canastrin 1mg Tablet is used to treat hormone-dependent breast cancer in postmenopausal women, either alone or with other treatments.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Canastrin 1mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called aromatase inhibitors, which decrease the amount of estrogen in the body. It is used to treat early breast cancer in postmenopausal women and as a first-line treatment for advanced breast cancer that has spread. The most common side effects include hot flushes, nausea, rashes, joint pain, osteoporosis, and weakness. It should be taken as advised by your doctor, and regular monitoring of Vitamin D levels and bone mineral density may be required. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have liver or kidney issues.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a drink of water. Canastrin 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Hot flushes Nausea Rashes Joint pain Osteoporosis Weakness

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Canastrin 1mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Canastrin 1mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Canastrin 1mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. Consult your doctor.

Canastrin 1mg Tablet is an aromatase inhibitor. It works by lowering the amount of estrogen produced in the body, which can lower or stop the growth of some breast cancer cells that need estrogen to grow.

Used for the treatment of hormone-dependent breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Take it at the same time every day. May cause weakness and sleepiness; avoid driving or activities requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Nausea may occur initially; take it after a meal if bothersome. Regularly check Vitamin D levels and bone mineral density; supplements may be needed. Do not take if pregnant or breastfeeding.